#c9a42f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a42f is composed of 78.8% red, 64.3% green and 18.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 76.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 45.6 degrees, a saturation of 62.1% and a lightness of 48.6%. #c9a42f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5e with #934900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 64
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 77
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a42f color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a42f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a42f has RGB values of R:201, G:164, B:47 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.77, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13214767.

Hex triplet c9a42f #c9a42f
RGB Decimal 201, 164, 47 rgb(201,164,47)
RGB Percent 78.8, 64.3, 18.4 rgb(78.8%,64.3%,18.4%)
CMYK 0, 18, 77, 21
HSL 45.6°, 62.1, 48.6 hsl(45.6,62.1%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 45.6°, 76.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 68.878, 2.089, 61.691
XYZ 37.876, 39.175, 8.256
xyY 0.444, 0.459, 39.175
CIE-LCH 68.878, 61.726, 88.061
CIE-LUV 68.878, 31.472, 66.138
Hunter-Lab 62.59, -1.514, 35.993
Binary 11001001, 10100100, 00101111

Color Schemes with #c9a42f

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Alternatives to #c9a42f

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#c9a42f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a42f

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #c9a42f

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #0a0802 is the darkest color, while #fefdf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a42f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7c7b is the less saturated color, while #efb809 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a42f is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aaa28b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c0ac3a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d6a43b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c3a936 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d1a437 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a07c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population